eyelet
noun
eye·let ˈī-lət 
1
a
: a small hole designed to receive a cord or used for decoration (as in embroidery)
b
: a small typically metal ring to reinforce an eyelet : grommet
2
: peephole, loophole
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For most passenger cars, like Subarus, this means ordering an additional tow eyelet and a static strap so that a bridle can be created between the two eyelets on the front of your car. 
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 31 May 2021 Cut a 3 1/2- by 36-inch strip from black eyelet fabric. Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 Supermodel Gigi Hadid’s collaborative collection for L.A.-based brand Frankies Bikinis offers sweet eyelet two-piece swimsuits (white or pastel blue) in a variety of styles for moms and daughters. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 Styles stepped out in a white eyelet top and brown pants, his hair pulled back in a clip, while Wilde wore a navy blue top with a blue floral midi skirt and sneakers. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 And don’t forget the numerous trims and detailing like eyelet, lace, embroidery, and smocking to really keep things noteworthy. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 June 2022 The blouse also features a pointelle eyelet design, giving it some texture. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Witherspoon wore a white beachy paisley eyelet button-down dress with a matching rope belt. Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022 Plus, the picturesque island’s rustic simplicity matches the charm of this two-piece eyelet swimsuit. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022 See More
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 31 May 2021 Cut a 3 1/2- by 36-inch strip from black eyelet fabric. Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 Supermodel Gigi Hadid’s collaborative collection for L.A.-based brand Frankies Bikinis offers sweet eyelet two-piece swimsuits (white or pastel blue) in a variety of styles for moms and daughters. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 Styles stepped out in a white eyelet top and brown pants, his hair pulled back in a clip, while Wilde wore a navy blue top with a blue floral midi skirt and sneakers. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 And don’t forget the numerous trims and detailing like eyelet, lace, embroidery, and smocking to really keep things noteworthy. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 June 2022 The blouse also features a pointelle eyelet design, giving it some texture. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 Witherspoon wore a white beachy paisley eyelet button-down dress with a matching rope belt. Melody Leibner, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022 Plus, the picturesque island’s rustic simplicity matches the charm of this two-piece eyelet swimsuit. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
alteration of Middle English oilet, from Anglo-French oillet, diminutive of oil eye, from Latin oculus
First Known Use
1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
eyelet
noun
eye·let ˈī-lət
1
: a small hole (as in cloth or leather) for a lace or rope
2
: grommet